AFC Cup Citizen 3-3 Chonburi - Match Report: 2012

AFC Cup

Group G

Citizen 3-3 Chonburi

Mong Kok Stadium

Wednesday 11th April, 2012

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Hong Kong's Citizen scored twice in stoppage time through Chiu Chun Kit and Sham Kwok Fai to deny Thailand's Chonburi a place in the last 16 of the AFC Cup as Wednesday's Group G encounter ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Mong Kok Stadium.

Chonburi appeared to have posted a third win of the campaign which would have secured qualification from Group G with two games remaining after goals from Natthaphong Samana and second-half substitutes Pipob On-mo and Sukree Etae had cancelled out Yuto Nakamura's eighth-minute opener for Citizen.

But after Chiu headed home in the first minute of added time, Sham bundled home a corner with the last kick of the game to leave table-topping Chonburi a point clear of Singapore's Home United, with third-placed Citizen a further three points off the pace.

"It was a great effort from the players. We concentrated on defending in the first half because Chonburi are very strong. In the second half we focused on attacking, but they took advantage of our mistakes and took a 3-1 lead. But we never gave up and it was a great effort," said Citizen coach Chu Kwok Kuen.

"We scored in added time and at that moment we were not thinking about a draw or winning, we just wanted to make the score more respectable. It is an extra bonus that we can get a tie. A 3-2 defeat is not a bad defeat, but a 3-3 draw is an extra bonus for us."

Chonburi took the game to Citizen from the first whistle, but after eight minutes the home side took the lead against the run of play as the visiting defence were caught square just inside their own half and Nakamura raced clear before coolly lifting the ball over exposed goalkeeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool from just inside the area.

The lead, though, lasted just 12 minutes as Chonburi were rewarded for their early dominance. Natthaphong ghosted in at the back post to hook a low cross from French midfielder Geoffrey Doumeng back across the face of goal and into the net with goalkeeper Tse Tak Him rooted to the spot.

Chonburi continued to dominate but lacked a cutting edge up front, while Citizen posed a constant counterattacking threat and came close to regaining the lead after 32 minutes as Sham Kwok Keung shot narrowly wide following a patient build-up from the home side.

Citizen goalkeeper Tse almost handed Chonburi the lead two minutes before the break after failing to hold a rasping drive from Cote d'Ivoire defender Fode Diakite, but the custodian made amends with a smart reflex save to deny Ludovick Kengne as the Cameroonian striker pounced on the loose ball inside the six-yard area.

Opposing captains Therdsak Chaiman and Festus Baise both came close to a breakthrough in a cagey start to the second half with both sides struggling for quality possession.

But with 21 minutes remaining Chonburi completed the turnaround as Pipob's towering header from Therdsak's inviting right wing delivery gave Tse no chance.

And with two minutes remaining, Sukree found space on the right side of the Citizen penalty area with the home side pushing forward and squeezed his low shot between Tse and the upright.

Chiu's glancing header in the first minute of stoppage-time appeared to have handed Citizen a late consolation but the home side completed the comeback in dramatic fashion as Sham turned home Wong Yiu Fu's corner following a melee inside the Chonburi six-yard area.

"I am not satisfied with the performance of the defenders. We always have the same problem in away games. This match was the opportunity to overcome this problem, but we failed. We have the same problem with away games in the local league," said Chonburi coach Withaya Laohakul.

"I have a lot of respect for Citizen's spirit. Even though they were 3-1 down, they came back. They were focused, concentrated and determined and fought very bravely to come back.

"We still are aiming for first place in the group. A win in this match would have made it comfortable for us, but we now still have to fight."

AFC Cup Chonburi 2-0 Citizen - Photos: 2012

 AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 2-0 Citizen

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 4,364

Tuesday 3rd April, 2012

AFC Cup Chonburi 2-0 Citizen - Match Report: 2012

AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 2-0 Citizen

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 4,364

Tuesday 3rd April, 2012

Match Report

by www.the-afc.com

Chonburi opened up a three-point lead at the top of Group G in the AFC Cup after second-half goals by Therdsak Chaiman and Fode Diakite gave the Thai Premier League side a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong side Citizen on Tuesday.

Therdsak, who came on as a half-time substitute, converted a penalty three minutes into the second half and Diakite headed home on the hour mark to give the Thai club a fully deserved victory at the Chonburi Stadium.

The hosts dominated the contest, which was played on a slick pitch which had been saturated by an earlier rain storm, and they were unlucky not to go into the half-time break with the lead after squandering a number of opportunities in the first half including one effort that came back off the woodwork.

Therdsak came on at the interval to replace Ludovick Kengne and the change paid almost immediate dividends when Chonburi were awarded a penalty shortly after the restart for a handball by a Citizen defender. The former Thailand international playmaker, who was MVP in the inaugural AFC Champions League, stepped up and fired the ball home to put the Thai club a goal up.

Diakite then sealed the win in the 60th minute when Natthapong Samana floated in a delightful cross that the Ivorian defender met with a thumping header into the back of the net.

Despite the win, Chonburi coach Withaya Laohakul was critical of what he felt was a lacklustre performance by his side.

"I actually thought it was just a fair performance by our team and our goals felt like a bonus tonight," he said.

"We scored from a penalty and a set piece but it was still not a good performance for us. We will look for our players to improve and I hope that we can play with a better style when we take on Citizen again next week."

Citizen coach Chu Kwok Kuen felt that the wet conditions hampered his side's performance.

"We did well in the first half because we can play well with a defensive style, but because of the rain and the wet pitch, we misplaced several of our passes," said Chu.

"After we conceded the penalty, our performance went down and we finally lost the game. Hopefully, we will do better when we play against them at home next week."

AFC Cup Chonburi 4-0 PSMS Medan - Match Report: 2009

AFC Cup

Round of 16

Chonburi 4-0 PSMS Medan 

Rajamangala Stadium

Tuesday 23rd June 2009 

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Thailand's Chonburi FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after Mohamed Kone's hat-trick proved the foundation of a 4-0 victory over PSMS Medan at Rajamangala Stadium. Chonburi took the lead in the 18th minute through Kone and the powerful striker notched his second in the 66th minute to effectively seal the win. Midfielder Ekaphan Inthasen added a third goal in the 85th minute before Kone completed his treble in the third minute of injury time in the last 16 encounter. 

The Group G winners showed just why they are currently in top spot in the Thai Premier League, controlling the game through crisp passing and while also proving technically superior. Medan set out their stall to play on the counter and Reswandi Sumaji was unlucky not to open the scoring after 13 minutes when his rising free-kick from 25 yards was tipped over by Chonburi goalkeeper Kosin Hathairattanakool. Kone then broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when he blasted home from close range and the striker almost netted a second three minutes later but PSMS goalkeeper Markus Harison Rihihina did well to keep him at bay. 

PSMS almost equalised in the 27th minute when forward Elie Aiboy burst through with just Kosin to beat but the Chonburi shotstopper pushed the close-range shot wide. The Thai side again threatened after the break when Ekaphan powered into space but his ball across the face of the goal was cleared. PSMS were awarded a free-kick just outside the box in the 53nd minute but Leonardo Martins Dinelli saw his drive blocked by Chonburi's defensive wall. 

Pipob On-mo then spurned a great opportunity to double Chonburi's lead but headed wide with an open goal at his mercy before Kosin tipped PSMS captain Esteban Tejeras powerful volley around the post in the 64th minute. Two minutes later, Chonburi finally put some daylight between themselves and the Indonesians as Kone squirmed through the PSMS defence and coolly slotted home. The third goal came five minutes from time as Ekaphan cut in from the left channel and found the back of the net and Kone notched his hat trick in the third minute of injury time when he rounded Markus and fired home. 

The game was also the last in a Chonburi shirt for Surat Sukha, who is departing for Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory and the midfielder departed in the 89th minute to a rousing reception from the home crowd. 

AFC Cup Chonburi 3-0 Siriwijaya - Match Report: 2011

AFC Cup

Round of 16

Chonburi 3-0 Siriwijaya

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 6,954

Wednesday 25th May, 2011 

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Chonburi eased into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over Sriwijaya at a sodden Chonburi Stadium. Ney Fabiano opened the scoring for the hosts after 17 minutes and Therdsak Chaiman then doubled the lead just before the half-hour mark from the spot. Natthapong Samana completed the scoring with seven minutes to go. Chonburi dominated possession in the first-half and peppered the Sriwijaya goal with a number of attempts. 

They took an early lead when a free-kick floated over the Sriwijaya backline saw Phasian Pona contest a 50-50 ball with Sriwijaya keeper Ferry Rotinsulu. Phasian reached the ball first but also received a punch in the head for his trouble but his sacrifice allowed Fabiano to nod home inside the six-yard box. Rendy Siregar provided most of Sriwijaya’s attacking threat in the opening period as his foraging runs down the right won a number of corners for his side that the visitors were unable to take advantage of. 

Chonburi then doubled their lead in the 29th minute when striker Pipob On-mo was dragged down in the box and midfielder Therdsak Chaiman coolly converted the resultant penalty. Sinthaweechai Hathairatthanakool then endured a nervous moment 10 minutes later when a wayward long pass was allowed to run through to the Chonburi keeper but due to the sodden pitch, almost did not make it into the 18-yard box for him to pick up. 

Sriwijaya had a hard time keeping possession in the second-half and with a two-goal lead, Chonburi often looked content to sit back and wait for the counter-attack. The Sharks spurned another great chance in the 50th minute when Anucha Kitpongsri’s deft cross found Pipob but his shot from eight yards was deflected behind for a corner. Chonburi kept the pressure on and Arthit Sunthornphit was allowed a clear sight of goal from 20 yards out in the 58th minute but shot straight at the keeper. 

A minute later Suree Sukha produced a clever stepover to create some space but Rotinsulu parried his effort. Chonburi remained on top and in the 78th minute, Natthaphong picked up a perfectly-weighted ball down the left side, sidestepped his man and had only the keeper to beat but failed to take advantage. Five minutes later, though, he made amends after Jetsadakorn Hemdaeng beat the offside trap and his free header was turned into the net by Natthaphong. 

AFC Cup Chonburi v Kedah - Ticket: 2009

 AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 3-1 Kedah

Supachalasai Stadium

Tuesday 19th May, 2009

AFC Cup Chonburi 3-1 Kedah - Photos: 2009

 AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 3-1 Kedah

Supachalasai Stadium

Tuesday 19th May, 2009

Photos by Marco

AFC Cup Chonburi 3-1 Kedah - Match Report: 2009

AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 3-1 Kedah

Supachalasai Stadium

Tuesday 19th May, 2009

 

Pipob Stars 

by the-afc.com 

Skipper Pipob On-mo scored twice as Chonburi completed their AFC Cup Group G campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kedah at Supachalasai Stadium on Tuesday. Pipob opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Mohd Khyril Muhymeen equalised for Kedah in the 35th minute. Pipob added a second for his side in the 40th minute to ensure Chonburi held a slender advantage at the break before substitute Douglas completed the scoring five minutes before full time. 

The result means Chonburi finish top of the group with 15 points while Kedah also go through to the last 16 due to Eastern Athletic losing 3-0 at Hanoi ACB. The Thais had the bulk of the possession early on, passing crisply and controlling the tempo while an enthusiastic crowd adorned in the side's blue shirts beat drums and blew horns. Chonburi star Surat Sukha was not named in the side ahead of his move to Australian A-league double winners Melbourne Victory. 

Kedah was first to threaten when Mohd Farizal latched on to a through ball down the right channel but could only manage to put his shot against the foot of the near post. Then Pipob cut in from the right side on 14 minutes and saw his initial effort blocked by a defender but he blasted the rebound into the roof of the net to put Chonburi ahead. Kedah equalised after 35 minutes when Muhymeen raced onto a through ball and chipped over the advancing Kosin Hathairattanakool. 

Pipob doubled his tally after 40 minutes with a neat volley when a long ball was touched on from the far post and the forward making no mistake. Chonburi again controlled possession in the second half, coming close with several efforts. But Kedah goalkeeper Helmi Eliza Elias did well to keep the opposing side at bay. Substitute Douglas completed the Chonburi victory with five minutes remaining when Arthit Sunthornpit sent in a curling free kick from the left. Helmi came out to claim it but missed and Douglas headed home. 

Chonburi will face PSMS Medan in Bangkok in the last 16 while Kedah travel to Vietnam to face Binh Duong. 

AFC Cup Eastern Athletic 2-1 Chonburi - Match Report: 2009

AFC Cup

Group G

Eastern Athletic 2-1 Chonburi

Tuesday 5th May, 2009

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Eastern Athletic kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the AFC Cup alive after Julius Akosah's late header secured a 2-1 win over Group G winners Chonburi FC on Tuesday. Ekaphan Inthasen fired the visitors ahead after 29 minutes but after Yang Xu's second-half header pulled Eastern level and Chonburi's Surat Sukha was sent-off in the closing stages, Cameroonian frontman Akosah struck to ensure Eastern head into their final match against Hanoi ACB still in with a chance of reaching the last 16. 

Eastern had the ball in the net after just six minutes but Wong Chun-yue had strayed offside as be broke into the area before providing the cross for Tam Lok-hin. The visitors, without the majority of their first team regulars with their place in the last 16 already assured, should have opened the scoring three minutes later as Mohamed Kone released strike partner Anderson but with only goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai to beat, the Brazilian rolled his effort past the post. But Chonburi made the breakthrough after 29 minutes as Anderson powered his way to the byline before picking out the onrushing Ekaphan, who fired low into the corner from just inside the area. 

After a slow start to the second-half, Yapp was forced to scramble across his goal on the hour mark to block Anderson's effort as the Brazilian looked to turn home Ekaphan's cross at the far post. At the other end, Eastern's Akosah looked to sneak an effort past Sujin Naknayom at his near post but the visiting goalkeeper comfortably made the save. With 20 minutes remaining Sujin almost handed Eastern an equaliser as he failed to hold a cross but Akosah and Tam failed to pounce on the loose ball before the Cameroonian sent a stooping header over from the resulting corner. 

But Eastern's spell of pressure paid off with 18 minutes remaining as defender Yang ghosted in at the back post to head home. Chonburi's Surat picked up a second yellow card with eight minutes remaining before Akosah sent a looping header over Sujin three minutes later to snatch a valuable three points and end Chonburi's 100% record in the group. Just as the final whistle sounded at Mong Kok Stadium, Chonburi's Suttinun Phukhom was also sent-off after clashing with Eastern substitute Yu Ho-pong. 

AFC Cup Chonburi 4-0 East Bengal - Match Report: 2011

AFC Cup

Group H

Chonburi 4-0 East Bengal 

Chonburi Stadium

Tuesday 3rd May, 2011 

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Chonburi secured qualification for the last 16 of the AFC Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over East Bengal in their penultimate Group H match. Ney Fabiano and Therdsak Chaiman set the hosts on their way and then striker Pipob On-mo bagged two goals for the second consecutive match in the competition to seal a comprehensive win. The result moved the Thai side top of the pool on 10 points, ahead of Persipura on goal difference and five points clear of third-placed South China. 

Both sides struggled to find a footing in the first-half and the hosts suffered an early blow when injury forced Suree Sukha off in the 12th minute to be replaced by Darko Rakocevic. The visitors had a sight of goal in the 16th minute when Tolgay Ozbey earned a free-kick just outside the box, but it came to nothing. At the other end four minutes later, a ricochet in the East Bengal box allowed Chonlatit Jantakam to strike an effort that Fabiano back-heeled against the far post before it was eventually cleared. 

Fabiano was causing East Bengal problems in the air, but the home team struggled to apply the final touch. Suttinun Phukhom lashed in a shot which goalkeeper Sandip Nandy saved comfortably at the far post in the 27th minute. Eight minutes Fabiano set up Therdsak, but he shot straight at the keeper from 18 yards. Chonburi keeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool too had to be alert to keep out a fierce effort from Robin Singh eight minutes before the break, with Arthit Sunthornphit blasting a 30-yard free-kick over the bar three minutes later. 

East Bengal’s best chance arrived in the 42nd minute when Penn Orji wrong-footed his marker down the right and rifled in a shot from eight yards but it flew over the bar. The deadlock was finally broken in first-half stoppage time by Chonburi. An Arthit free-kick was met at the far post by a twisting Fabiano, who managed to flick the ball back off the side of his head into the near post past a static Sandip. The goal changed the momentum of the game, and Chonburi did not take long to rub salt into East Bengal’s wounds by extending their lead. 

Therdsak cannoned a free-kick against the underside of the bar in the opening minute of the second-half and, although Pipob was unable to reach the rebound, the hosts were two goals up within 60 seconds. Fabiano headed back a cross to Arthit, who mis-hit his volley but the wayward shot fell perfectly for the onrushing Therdsak to pass the ball into the net. East Bengal were shell-shocked and rarely looked like getting back into the match, with the greater threat coming at the other end. A long clearance freed Pipob, who got between two defenders and blasted home the third goal and then, when the visiting defence failed to deal with a long goal-kick, Fabiano headed on for Pipob to poke past Sandip as he rushed off his line. 

AFC Cup Chonburi 4-1 Persipura Jayapura - Match Report: 2011

AFC Cup

Group H

Chonburi 4-1 Persipura Jayapura

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 6,821

Tuesday 26th April, 2011

MATCH REPORT 

by www.the-afc.com 

Pipob On-mo scored twice as Chonburi moved to the top of Group H in the AFC Cup with a 4-1 win over Persipura Jayapura on Tuesday, a scoreline that easily could have been more emphatic.

The Sharks are now level with Persipura Jayapura with seven points with both teams having two games to play.

Talismanic 37-year-old midfielder Therdsak Chaiman was again the best player on the pitch, relentlessly picking apart the Indonesian defence with through-balls or keeping possession and movement with short passes.

Both sides struggled to find a rhythm early on with Persipura enjoying an equal share of the possession although they did not threaten the Chonburi goal.

Defender Suree Sukha broke the deadlock for Chonburi in the 16th minute but both sides were still tense and Anucha Kitpongsri earned a yellow card for Chonburi on the half-hour mark with a tackle from behind.

Persipura forward Boas Salossa broke away in the 32nd minute after a mistake by the Chonburi defence but his heavy first touch allowed the keeper to deflect the ball for a corner.

The Sharks doubled their lead three minutes later when Arthit Sunthornpit fired a pinpoint cross to Pipob that he volleyed in from close range.

Chonburi eased away and in the 40th minute Anucha set off on a mazy run through the penalty box, eluding two players before he was hacked from behind by Titus Bonai.

Therdsak, MVP in the inaugural AFC Champions League when playing for BEC Tero Sasana, calmly dispatched the penalty to make the scoreline 3-0 before half-time.

Pipob had two one-on-ones with the goalkeeper in added time but shot directly at the opposition custodian before attempting to chip him but instead, put the ball over the bar.

The second-half was mostly one-way traffic, but Persipura did manage to spurn a fine chance in the 50th minute when Sinthaweechai Hathairatthanakool fumbled a cross, dropping it at the feet of Yustinus Paew but he could not react quickly enough.

Nine minutes later the Black Pearls were reduced to 10 men when Ortizan Salossa received his second yellow card for a studs-up lunge at Kazuto Kushida.

Pipob and substitute Suppasek Kaikaew both missed chances before Therdsak beat the offside trap to feed Suppasek in the 71st minute, who fed in a cross that Pipob glanced home.

Defender Bio Paulin earned a consolation goal for Persipura with a towering header from a corner in the 75th minute, but Chonburi had three more excellent chances in the box that they squandered before the final whistle.

The result draws Chonburi level with the Indonesians at the top of Group F on seven points, two ahead of third-placed South China.

CHONBURI ROUT PERSIPURA 

by Tor Chittinand 

FA Cup winners Chonburi FC put their AFC Cup campaign back on track after they defeated Persipura Jayapura of Indonesia 4-1 in their Group H game at Chonburi stadium yesterday.

The Sharks lost 3-0 to the Indonesian club two weeks ago in Indonesia.

Chonburi moved up from third place to top their group with seven points from four games. Persipura also have seven points but the Sharks have a better goal difference.

Defender Suree Sukha headed home a Jetsadakorn Hemdang cross from the right flank to put Chonburi ahead after 16 minutes.

The Sharks grew increasingly confident after that early goal.

Captain Pipob On-Mo made it 2-0 to the home side in the 35th minute when he pounced from close range following a fine delivery from the left side by Arthit Sunthornpit.

Chonburi continued to press for the third goal and eventually got what they deserved with five minutes left before half-time. Anucha Kitpongsri was fouled in the area and veteran midfielder Therdsak Chaiman put away the penalty to make it 3-0.

Chonburi maintained their pressure after the re-start with the lively Pipob a constant threat up front.

The matter got worse for Persipura who were reduced to 10 men in the 59th minute when Ortizan Berthilon Salossa received his second yellow card after a foul on Chonburi's Japanese star Kazuto Kushida.

The Sharks got their fourth goal in the 71st minute. Suppasek Kaikaew beat the offside trap as he charged down the right flank before sending in a fine cross to Pipob who punished the visitors' sloppy defence with his second goal on the night.

Persipura pulled a goal back via defender Bio Paulin who headed home from a corner kick in the 75th minute.

In the other match of the same group, South China of Hong Kong drew 3-3 with India's East Bengal at Barabati stadium in India.

AFC Cup Chonburi 1-0 Yangon Utd - Match Report: 2012

AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 1-0 Yangon Utd

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 5,148

Tuesday 24th April, 2012

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Therdsak Chaiman fired home a superb winner as Thai side Chonburi confirmed their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Cup for the third time in four seasons after edging Yangon United of Myanmar 1-0 in a feisty encounter on Tuesday.

The inaugural AFC Champions League MVP rifled a shot into the top corner of the net just after the hour mark at the Chonburi Stadium to secure a deserved victory for the home side, who dominated the match but squandered a number of chances.

Yangon United adopted a physical approach and had few opportunities as they remained bottom of Group G with two points from five games. Chonburi stayed top of the group with 11 points, one ahead of second-placed Home United of Singapore, who beat Hong Kong side Citizen 2-1 in the night's other group game to advance alongside Chonburi into the last 16.

The top two teams will meet in Singapore in a fortnight's time to decide the top spot in the group.

Yangon threatened early on with David Htan making a strong run down the left flank before he centred the ball into a dangerous position in the Chonburi box where goalkeeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool dived low to gather.

But it was a rare foray for the visitors who spent much of the game camped in their own half as Chonburi piled on the pressure. Ludovick Kengne and Kroekrit Thawikan were both off target with free headers in the box while Therdsak went close on the half-hour mark when he curled a free-kick from 25 metres just wide of the left post.

The hosts intensified their attacks after the interval with Kazuto Kushida firing just over the crossbar from 30 metres, substitute Pipob On-Mo shooting wide when he was sent clear by Therdsak's deft pass and Geoffrey Doumeng hitting the base of the post with a long-range volley.

But the home side's pressure finally told in the 62nd minute when Pipob slipped a through pass to Therdsak who fired a superb shot into the top right corner of the Yangon net which gave goalkeeper Naing Zayar Tun no chance.

Nurul Sriyankem should have added a second two minutes from time when he went clear on goal after defender Aung Thaik had slipped and lost possession. But the striker drove his effort against the base of the post as yet another Chonburi chance went begging.

Chonburi coach Withaya Laohakul was pleased with the result but lamented his team's profligate finishing.

"Of course, many of our players did not take their opportunities and we were too extravagant in front of goal. They should have done better, especially Nurul Sriyankem at the end, although he was just trying do his best but simply shot at the post," said the Chonburi boss.

"But this is football and whether it is five-goal or a one-goal win, we still have three points."

Yangon United coach Eric Williams was left to rue his side's third defeat in five games although he lauded the spirit of his side.

"Of course this result means that we cannot advance in this competition but we have demonstrated that we can battle hard and create difficulties for other teams," said the Australian

Al-Shorta 2-4 Chonburi - Highlights: 2012

AFC Cup

Quarter Finals 2nd Leg 

Al-Shorta 2-4 Chonburi (AET)

(Chonburi won 5-4 on aggregate)

26th September, 2012

NEW!! The Whole Twelve Yards: 2021

Chonburi's record in penalty shootouts 2006-2021

AFC Cup

27/9/11

Quarter Final 2nd Leg: Nasaf Qarshi 0-1 Chonburi (Agg: 1-1)

(Nasaf Qarshi won 4-3 on penalties)

FA Cup

1/5/19 

1st Round: Thai Honda 3-3 Chonburi (aet)

(Thai Honda won 5-3 on penalties)

11/4/21 

Final: Chonburi 1-1 Chiang Rai Utd (aet)

(Chiang Rai won 4-3 on penalties)

Kor Royal Cup

11/3/12

Buriram Utd 2-2 Chonburi 

(Chonburi won 4-3 on penalties)

League Cup

5/6/13 

3rd Round: Chiang Rai Utd 0-0 Chonburi 

(Chonburi won 6-5 on penalties)

30/4/14 

2nd Round: Bangkok FC 1-1 Chonburi 

(Chonburi won 5-4 on penalties)

8/6/16 

2nd Round: Air Force Utd 1-1 Chonburi 

(Chonburi won 5-4 on penalties)

26/7/17 

1st Round: Chiang Mai 2-2 Chonburi 

(Chonburi won 4-2 on penalties)

1/10/17 

2nd Round: Chonburi 1-1 Buriram Utd 

(Buriram Utd won 5-4 on penalties)

Singapore Cup

23/9/06

Semi Final 2nd Leg: Balestair Khalsa 1-0 Chonburi (Agg:2-2)

(Chonburi won 5-4 on penalties)

Chonburi 1-0 Home Utd - Match Report: 2012

AFC Cup

Group G

Chonburi 1-0 Home Utd

Chonburi Stadium

Attendance: 5,158

Wednesday 21st March, 2012

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Ex-Home United striker Kengne Ludovick came back to haunt his former side as the Cameroonian scored the only goal in Chonburi’s 1-0 win over the Singapore club in the AFC Cup on Wednesday.

Ludivick headed in the winner in the second half as the Thai side moved to the top of Group G with four points, one ahead of Home United and Hong Kong's Citizen, who beat Yangon United 2-1 in the group’s other game of the night.

The hosts made much of the running and took the lead in the 68th minute when Ludovick rose to meet a free-kick taken by Suree Sukha and headed the ball into the corner of the net.

Home United’s attacking triumvirate of Frenchman Frederick Mendy, Japanese Shotaro Ihata and China-born Qiu Li were kept in check throughout by the Chonburi defence.

The visitors’ best opportunity fell to Ihata seven minutes from time but the Japanese forward was unable to put the ball past goalkeeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool in a goalmouth scramble.

The result was a big disappointment for Home United coach Lee Lim-saeng, who saw his side drop their first points after a 3-1 win over Hong Kong side Citizen in their opening match 

“It’s a shame because I thought that the game was quite balanced and that both sides deserved a point,” said the Korean.

“We did our best and I must thank my players for their effort. But I thought that we conceded the goal too easily because of a silly mistake in our defence.  We will have to work hard on our defending in training so hopefully we don’t concede like that again in our next game.

“We will try not to let this result get our confidence down. Right now, I am not smiling but hopefully, we will get a good result in our next game so that I am smiling again.”

AFC Cup Chonburi 3-0 South China - Highlights: 2011

 AFC Cup

Group H

Chonburi 3-0 South China 

Chonburi Stadium

Wednesday 16th March, 2011 

Chonburi 3-0 South China - Match Report: 2011

AFC Cup

Group H

Chonburi 3-0 South China 

Chonburi Stadium

Wednesday 16th March, 2011 

Match Report

by the-afc.com

Chonburi FC produced a consummate performance to down South China 3-0 in Group H of the AFC Cup at Chonburi Stadium. Natthaphong Samana broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, tapping in a low cross from Ekaphan Inthasen after a clever through ball from Therdsak Chaiman. Skipper Therdsak proved the driving force behind Chonburi's success and he netted the second goal from the spot with seven minutes remaining before setting up Arthit Sunthornphit to add a third goal in stoppage time. 

A packed Chonburi Stadium had onlookers climbing the fence for a glimpse of the action and the Sharks did not disappoint. Chonburi had the lion’s share of chances before Nattaphong’s breakthrough in the first-half. Both sides employed an aggressive 4-4-2 formation but Chonburi were more successful at finding space on the flanks. South China midfielder Nicky Butt and forward Mateja Kezman garnered the most of the attention leading up to the showdown on account of their Premier League pedigree but they were stifled by Chonburi’s dogged defence, with Kezman eventually earning a yellow card in the opening period for a reckless tackle borne of frustration. 

South China goalkeeper Yapp Hung Fai continued to take risks throughout the first half, coming far off his line twice and getting beaten to the ball both times but Chonburi were unable to make the visitors pay, going in at the break with a narrow lead following Natthaphong's goal just before the half-hour mark. The introduction of Ney Fabiano early in the second period posed more problems for South China and the hosts almost doubled their lead in the 63rd minute when Adul Lahso lashed a 25-yard drive at Yapp that the South China custodian was unable to hold. 

It led to a melee in front of goal as the ball came perilously close to trickling over the line before Chonburi were penalised for a foul. Fabiano missed from close range in the 68th minute and Therdsak saw a shot saved at the near post as the home side continued to search for the crucial second goal. It came in the 83rd minute as Therdsak instigated a counter-attack that resulted in Fabiano being felled from behind in the box by Joel Padilha, who was also booked for his trouble. 

Therdsak converted from the spot but was forced into a re-take for encroachment by his team-mates. The midfielder made no mistake at the second attempt, however. There was still time for Therdsak to feed Arthit and he finished from a wide angle to put extra gloss on the final score line in stoppage time. 

East Bengal 4-4 Chonburi - Match Report: 2011

AFC Cup

Group H

East Bengal 4-4 Chonburi 

Salt Lake Stadium

Wednesday 2nd March, 2011 

Match Report

by the-afc.com

East Bengal scored two late goals to claim a thrilling 4-4 draw with Chonburi in their opening AFC Cup Group H clash at Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. In a game full of fluctuating fortunes, East Bengal surged into a two-goal lead inside the first 20 minute before Chonburi hit back to go 4-2 up, only for the hosts to peg them back with 11 minutes to go. East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan had warned that his team would not have it easy against the Sharks yet the hosts did not seem to encounter any such problems at the start. 

The Federation Cup champions took the lead in the seventh minute through Australian striker Tolgay Ozbey. Chonburi goalkeeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool lost possession of the ball under pressure from striker Robin Singh and Ozbey had no problem in finding the back of the net with an empty goal beckoning him from the edge of the box. East Bengal then made it 2-0 in the 20th minute when midfielder Penn Orji found Ozbey and his snap shot deflected off Chonburi defender Chonlatit Jantakam and into the net. 

Despite being 2-0 down, Chonburi never looked to be out. Veteran midfielder Therdsak Chaiman and striker Adul Lahso were combining well and it was only a matter of time before the Thais reduced the deficit. The 29th minute goal, though, came in fortunate circumstances when captain Pipob On-mo pounced on a rebound after Ekaphan Inthasen's initial shot was blocked by East Bengal goalkeeper Sandip Nandy. Two minutes before the interval, the scores were level as Adul's piledriver from the edge of the box gave Nandy no chance. 

The second period saw Chonburi not just dominate but also take the lead for the first time. It was Pipob once again who got his name on the score sheet, grabbing hi second in the 67th minute, and when midfielder Ekaphan increased the lead with an angled drive that went in via the inside of the post, the visitors were well and truly on the path to victory. It was not to be, though, as East Bengal fought their way back into the game. Substitute Baljit Sahni reduced arrears in the 75th minute when he exchanged passes with Robin Singh before firing home. 

Four minutes later another substitute Ravinder Singh kept his nerve to slot home a penalty, awarded after a Chonburi defender had tripped Robin Singh, and ensure a share of the spoils for East Bengal. 

Binh Duong 2-0 Chonburi - Match Report: 2009

AFC Cup 

2nd Round

Binh Duong 2-0 Chonburi (4-2 aggregate)

Attendance: 18,000

Wednesday 30th September, 2009

Match Report

by Michael Byrne

Everybody had been looking forward to the game and there was a really good vibe around the camp. The weather wasn't too warm when we arrived and it looked as if it we were going to have perfect conditions in which to play. However, on the day of the match it just rained non stop. 

During our warm up the pitch was wet but still looked like it would have played well. But just as we were returning to the dressing room prior to kick off the heavens opened. I've never experienced rain like that before! 

Obviously this downpour meant that the conditions were terrible, especially for a team like Chonburi because we like get the ball down and play it on the floor. This was difficult to do with so much water on the surface. 

The game itself was a typical Oldham Athletic against Wimbledon affair...long ball after long ball. I'm only joking, but both teams did seem to knock a lot of long balls into areas in and around the boxes. 

I felt that we were the better side by far in the first half. We created the most chances and had one really good effort from Kriangkrai saved by the keeper. In the second half it was a different story. The tables turned and it was Bihn Duong who were dominating. 

Sinthaveechai was my man of the match. He made several important saves in conditions which were really difficult for him. And his handling was impeccable all night. 

Naturally we were all disapointed to lose the game but I believe on a dry pitch I think the outcome would have been different.

Al Shorta 2-4 Chonburi - Match Report: 2012

AFC Cup - Quarter Final

Al Shorta 2-4 Chonburi (Agg: 4-5)

Venue: Prince Mohammad International Stadium, Zerqa City, Jordan

Attendance: 200

Wednesday 26th September, 2012

Match Report

AL SHORTA 2-4 CHONBURI (aet)

by www.the-afc.com

Brazilian striker Thiago Cunha bagged a hat-trick which included two crucial goals in extra-time as Chonburi of Thailand came from behind to beat Syrian champions Al Shorta 4-2 on Wednesday to reach the AFC Cup semi-finals for the first time.

Chonburi trailed 2-1 on aggregate after losing at home in the first leg of the quarter-final but they turned the match around when captain Pipob On-mo and Thaigo scored late in the first half of the return match at the Prince Mohammad International Stadium in Zarqa, Jordan.

Oday Al Jafal got Al Shorta back on level terms with a penalty in the second half and Ali Ghalioum, who had earlier missed another penalty, appeared to have won the tie for the Syrian club when he scored three minutes into extra time.

But Thiago scored again in the 111th minute to level things once again and he then completed his hat-trick in stoppage time to seal a memorable 5-4 aggregate win for the Thai club.

Having been eliminated in the quarter-finals twice in the past three years, Chonburi can now look forward to a semi-final against Iraqi champions Arbil with the first leg in Iraq next Tuesday.

Al Shorta’s win in Thailand meant that Chonburi had to score twice in the return match to avoid elimination and they began in positive fashion with Thiago forcing a good save out of goalkeeper Mahmoud Karkar with a ninth minute header.

However, it was the Syrians who had the better goal-scoring chances early on as Al Jafal headed wide of an open goal and then hit the woodwork twice in two minutes.

Their best opportunity to extend their lead arrived in the 32nd minute when goalkeeper Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool’s challenge on Ghalioum resulted in a penalty. But the midfielder’s attempt to outwit Sinthaweechai from the spot backfired as his weak chip was easily gathered by the Chonburi goalkeeper.

Ghalioum would have more reason to rue that miss as Chonburi scored twice in three minutes to turn the tie on its head.

Jetsadakorn Hemdaeng played a big part in the first goal in the 35th minute, breaking clear on the right flank and drawing Karkar off his line before squaring the ball to Pipob who initially mis-controlled the pass but recovered in time to slam his shot into the net.

The Thais then went ahead thanks to some quick thinking by Thiago. Hamdi Al Massri tried to dribble past the Brazilian on the right flank but when Pipob nipped in to tackle the Al Shorta defender, the ball squirmed free to Thiago, who alertly spotted Karkar off his goalline and sent an accurate lob from 30 metres into the unguarded net.

Al Shorta were able to regain their poise after the half-time break and they were given the opportunity to level the score when the referee awarded them a second penalty after Geilson went down in the box after a challenge by Fode Diakite.

Al Jafal made no mistake this time, blasting the ball past Sinthaweechai to make it 3-3 on aggregate.

Choburi had a great chance to win the match in regulation time but Jetsadakorn opted to pass to Thiago rather than shoot when he was sent clear on goal.

And that miss appeared costly when Al Shorta scored again three minutes into extra-time. Geilson centred the ball from the right of the Chonburi box to Ghalioum, who controlled the ball on the edge of the six-yard box before despatching it past Sinthaweechai’s despairing dive.

Chonburi were not about to throw in the towel though and they would take a 3-2 lead in the game and level the aggregate score once again in the 111th minute when Thiago fired home after Arthit Sunthornphit’s free-kick from the right had been headed back across goal by Chonlatit Jantakam.

It would have meant a penalty shootout if the score had remained that way as away goals do not count in extra-time in the AFC Cup. But in stoppage time, Thiago sealed the win for the Thais as he fired past Karkar at his near post after a delightful through pass had sent him clear of the Al Shorta defence.